Make-Ahead Recipes
Budget Sushi Bowls (with canned tuna)
Eating well on a shoestring budget is easy with these flavor-packed bowls, which conveniently rely on canned tuna. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or packable lunch! ย 🍚🥢 Don’t you love it when an easy meal is greeted as though you slaved away for hours? In our house, this is that sort of…
Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Bowls
Simple meal-prep is rewarded with wholesome, grab-and-go meals for the week, which can customized and topped to taste. Theyโre equally satisfying as a packable lunch or easy dinner, too. For the first time ever, my older son John has to fend for himself for every single meal โ in a new city with no…
Tomato and Seared Garbanzo Salad
Garden fresh tomatoes meet the humble can of beans in this healthy, protein-rich salad. Two additional pantry items supply unparalleled flavor with ease.🍅 Schools may be back in session and pools may have closed for the year, but salad season hasnโt officially ended! Besides, tomatoes are still at their prime๏ผI seem to pick…
Congo Bars
Congo Bars = the ultimate blondie! Perfectly chewy and so much easier to make than a batch of cookies, this foolproof recipe is a childhood favorite that has stood the test of time. Readers occasionally ask me if I ever really mess up a recipe โ and the answer is a definite โYes!โ Earlier this…
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!) Have you ever had an โImpossible Pie?โ The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…
Martha Stewart’s One-Pan Pasta (and some riffs on the basic recipe)
This all-in-one meal is a versatile weeknight godsend! Once the water boils, the cooking time is a quick 9 minutes. (And there’s a spot-on gluten-free option for those who need it!) Have you ever tried Martha Stewart’s one-pan pasta recipe? The all-in-one meal is a gift on a busy weeknight, for sure. Though…
Napa Sweet Corn Salad
An unexpected ingredient adds crisp crunch to a classic corn salad, and the easy vinaigrette pulls it all together. Perfect for summer and fall meals! As mid-August rolls around, I still feel firmly planted in summer in many ways, but reminders of fall are increasingly frequent. Despite the still-present heat and humidity,…
Super Crunchy Oven Fried Drumsticks
Crispy, crunchy, and no fryer needed! Perfect for picnics, tailgating, kidsโ parties, family dinners, packed lunches, and more. May be served warm, cold or room temperature๏ผand note the helpful advance prep tips. There’s something so satisfying about biting into a crunchy piece of fried chicken. (As I type, my mouth is literally watering at the…
Green Goddess White Bean & Artichoke Dip (great as a sandwich spread, too)
Protein-rich and loaded with fresh flavor, this versatile dip tastes equally fabulous in a sandwich or wrap. Think of it as an easy alternative to hummus๏ผand don’t miss the short list of creative ways to enjoy it! Inspiration for this recipe came from a Better Homes & Gardens magazine I was flipping through on a…
Summer Garden Jumble
A no-cook, plant-based meal that’s nutrient-rich and endlessly customizable. Store in the fridge and simply scoop when hungry! The best thing about this hearty salad (besides being easy, healthy, fresh and flavorful!) is that you can store it in the refrigerator for convenient scooping throughout theย week. Or it can be enjoyed as a once-and-done, no-cook…
Cheater Shrimp Ceviche (no raw seafood!)
A wholesome and refreshing appetizer or light meal, this easy-to-make Shrimp Ceviche recipe incorporates a blend of citrus to hit all the right flavor notes…and no raw seafood! Is it “se-vish” or “se-vish-ay”โฆor “seh-vee-chay?” When the mercury is soaring and you serve this light, refreshing dish, Iโd venture to say nobody will care how you…
Zucchini Banana or Applesauce Bread (grain-free & naturally sweetened)
This grain-free, naturally sweetened zucchini bread puts a healthy spin on the ultimate summer quick bread. As an added bonus, it’s easy to customize and tastes great! This bread is all about choices. In the big picture, this recipe illustrates how we can have our proverbial cake and eat it, too. Cake๏ผor quick bread in this…
